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US HB6878
Bill
Status
12/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
James McGovern
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AI Summary
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Imposes mandatory sanctions on 12 named El Salvador government officials including the President, Vice President, and key ministers, as well as any foreign persons engaged in human rights violations or schemes to deprive U.S. residents of constitutional rights
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Sanctions include blocking of property, visa revocation and inadmissibility to the U.S., prohibition on loans from U.S. financial institutions, and restrictions on foreign exchange transactions
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Directs U.S. Executive Directors at international financial institutions to oppose and suspend loans or assistance to El Salvador's government, except for humanitarian purposes
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Requires a report within 90 days on El Salvador's use of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies for corruption, graft, and sanctions evasion, including details on funds used, exchanges, wallet addresses, and individuals with access
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Prohibits all U.S. funds from being made available to El Salvador's government until the President certifies the government has ceased human rights violations and stopped participating in schemes to deprive U.S. residents of constitutional rights (certification cannot occur until 4 years after enactment)
Legislative Description
El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
12/18/2025